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Applying the Feature Scope to bodies

Creating multi-bodies with the Cut feature

Managing bodies with the Split feature

Adding bodies using the Insert Part feature

Managing Bodies

Using Body folders

Hiding or showing bodies

Deleting bodies

Renaming bodies

Using Multiple Bodies with Sheet Metal, Weldments, and Molds

Introducing multi-body functionality in weldments

Introducing multi-body functionality in sheet metal

Introducing multi-body functionality in molds

Tutorials: Working with Multi-Bodies

Merging and local operations

Splitting and patterning bodies

Summary

Chapter 20: Working with Surfaces

Introducing Surfaces

Understanding Surfacing Terminology

Exploring the Knit function

Using the Trim function

Using the Untrim function

Exploring hybrid modeling

Understanding Non Uniform Rational B Spline

Using developable surfaces

Using ruled surfaces

Defining Gaussian curvature

Surfacing Tools

Classifying the Extruded Surface

Using Revolved Surface

Using Swept Surface

Identifying the Lofted Surface

Using Boundary Surface

Characterizing the Offset Surface

Using Radiate Surface

Knitting surfaces

Using Thicken Surface

Using Planar Surface

Using Extend Surface

Using Trim Surface

Using Fill Surface

Using MidSurface

Using Replace Face

Using Untrim Surface

Using Parting Surface

Using Ruled Surface

Using Surfacing Techniques

Using Up To Surface/Up To Body

Using Cut With Surface

Using Replace Face

Using Fill Surface

Using a memory surface

Tutorial: Working with Surfaces

Using Cut With Surface

Using Offset Surface

Using Fill Surface blend

Summary

Part V: Working with Specialized Functionality

Chapter 21: Using SolidWorks Sheet Metal Tools

Using the Base Flange Features

Using the Base Flange/Tab feature

Using the Sheet Metal feature

Using the Flat Pattern feature

Using the Edge Flange feature

Using the Miter Flange feature

Using the Hem feature

Using the Jog feature

Using the Sketched Bend feature

Using the Closed Corner feature

Mirroring and patterning in sheet metal

Forming tool feature

Using the Lofted Bends feature

Using the Unfold and Fold features

Making Sheet Metal Parts from Generic Models

Using the Normal cut feature

Using the Rip feature

Using the Sheet Metal feature

Using the Flatten Bends feature

Using the Process Bends feature

Using the No Bends feature

Using the Flat Pattern feature

Using the Convert to Sheet Metal feature

Using Other Methods

Working with imported geometry

Making rolled conical parts

Mixing methods

Using Multi-Body Techniques with Sheet Metal

Using Insert Part

Using multiple Base Flanges

Tutorial: Working with the Insert Bends Method for Sheet Metal Parts

Tutorial: Using the Base Flange Sheet Metal Method

Summary

Chapter 22: Creating Sheet Metal Drawings

Introducing Sheet Metal Drawings

Getting the Flat Pattern

Understanding flat patterns and configurations

Showing bend lines and bend notes

Showing the bounding box for the flat pattern

Showing bend areas on the part

Making Drawings of Multi-Body Sheet Metal Parts

Displaying bodies on the sheet metal drawing

Using a cut list in a sheet metal part

Managing cut list properties

Placing the cut list on the drawing

Saving a cut list template

Summary

Chapter 23: Using Imported Geometry and Direct Editing Techniques

Understanding the Basics of Imported Geometry

Gaining experience with imports

Using direct converters

Handling import errors

Converting point cloud data

Understanding the IFC file format

Understanding the Traditional Role of Direct Edit Tools

Defining the role of direct edit tools

Understanding the strengths and limitations of direct edit tools in SolidWorks

Using SolidWorks Direct Edit Tools

Combining direct edit with history

Combining direct editing with imported geometry

Handling imported data with FeatureWorks

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